Description
Irresistible Cherry Garcia Fudge is a rich, creamy no-bake dessert inspired by the classic chocolate-cherry flavor combination. Swirls of dark and white chocolate wrap around juicy maraschino cherries for a decadent bite that’s smooth, fruity, and perfectly sweet. Ideal for holidays, gifting, or whenever a chocolate craving hits.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk, divided
3/4 cup maraschino cherries, drained and patted dry
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon unsalted butter (optional)
Instructions
1. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy lifting.
2. Combine dark chocolate chips with half of the condensed milk and melt in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
3. Combine white chocolate chips with remaining condensed milk and melt the same way until creamy.
4. Stir vanilla extract and butter into both chocolate mixtures.
5. Fold the drained cherries into the white chocolate mixture.
6. Spread half of the dark chocolate mixture into the prepared pan.
7. Layer the white chocolate cherry mixture evenly on top.
8. Add the remaining dark chocolate and gently swirl with a knife.
9. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until firm.
10. Lift from pan, slice into 16 squares, and serve.
Notes
Pat cherries completely dry to prevent excess moisture.
Melt chocolate slowly to avoid grainy texture.
Warm your knife under hot water for clean slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg